STOKE Easy Rider Potters have completed their 2013 line-up after Emerson Jones made a dramatic U-turn.

Just over a fortnight ago the 18-year-old announced he had decided to quit the Potters to concentrate on motocross.

But he has been persuaded to stay on and now Stoke have a full complement of riders for the new season.

Potters promoter Dave Tattum said: “When we were informed by Emerson that he’d had a change of heart we were devastated by his decision.

“We feel he is an extremely talented rider and we spoke to him about the decision and after some dialogue between us he has decided he wants to race speedway after all.”

Emerson explained: “My original decision not to ride speedway came about because of some personal difficulties which I’m pleased to say have been resolved and I’m now looking forward to racing for Stoke Potters in the National League in 2013.”

Meanwhile, the Potters have been drawn against King’s Lynn Young Stars in the National League Knockout Cup.

Team manager Malcolm Vasey said: “It will not be an easy tie as they are building a very decent side and I’ll admit they have a couple of riders we also looked at here so we will not be complacent. We have a good record of late around the Norfolk Arena and we will be looking to proceed.”